Second lockdown will end by Christmas but Tier system may be toughened, experts warn

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coronavirus vaccine being available before the festive period were boosted with an expert saying there is a "small chance". England is on the eve of a second national lockdown with businesses working from home for the best part of a month and all-but-essential stores closing until December 2.Professor Whitty, the Chief Medical Officer, said he was confident the R rate will drop below one by December 2 - meaning the virus is shrinking rather than spreading.That would be a landmark for the government and offer a green light for restrictions to be loosened.Giving evidence to the Science and Technology Committee, Prof Whitty said: "The aim of the whole thing is that R is not greater than one."I do think it is sensible to see how we go on this.